Brussels Region launches legal action over intensified airport approach route
The Brussels-Capital Region has decided to take legal action against the heavy use of the RNP-07 aircraft approach route serving Brussels Airport, arguing that...
Federal Ombudsman: 6,000+ regulatory breaches recorded around Brussels Airport in 2025
Brussels Airport recorded thousands of regulatory breaches in 2025, according to the annual figures released on 25 February 2026 by Federal Air Ombudsman Philippe...
Brussels mayors protest continued use of RNP 07 approach: “Aircraft every four minutes over our heads”
The mayors of Koekelberg, Schaerbeek and Molenbeek have voiced strong opposition to the continued use of the RNP 07 landing route towards Brussels Airport,...
Federal Ombudsman proposes comprehensive noise reduction plan for Brussels Airport
The Federal Mediation Service has unveiled a comprehensive noise reduction plan for Brussels-National Airport, aiming to balance aviation, public health, and environmental concerns.
The plan...
DHL survey shows strong local support, limited concern over night flights at Brussels Airport
A new DHL survey of 1,416 residents near Brussels Airport in Zaventem reveals broad support for the airport and its operations, including night flights,...
Over 100,000 residents face sleep disruption from Brussels Airport noise, study finds
A new report reveals that over 101,000 people living near Brussels Airport suffered "seriously disturbed sleep" in 2024 due to aircraft noise, with the...
Court of Appeal rejects Flemish objection to Brussels Airport’s new take-off procedures
The Brussels Court of Appeal has rejected an environmental objection raised by the Flemish region and local municipalities against the new take-off procedures at...
Federal Mediator for Brussels-National Airport presents 2023 annual report, highlights nighttime offences
The Federal Mediator for Brussels-National Airport released its 2023 Annual Report, presenting key findings and challenges.The annual number of complaints remained stable at 28,893,...
Brussels Airport puts sustainability first in its environmental permit renewal application
Brussels Airport is setting a precedent in environmental sustainability with the commencement of its environmental permit renewal process. Marked by a comprehensive environmental impact...
Flanders region initiates conflict of interest against Belgian Government about new flight paths of Brussels Airport
In response to a shift in flight paths to and from Brussels Airport (Belgium), the Flemish government has declared a conflict of interest against...
Sustainable solutions await Federal Minister and private companies in Brussels Airport noise dispute
The long-standing dispute concerning noise around Brussels-National Airport highlights the need for sustainable solutions. Brussels Airport Company (BAC) and DHL Aviation face criticism for...
Proposed night flight ban at Brussels airport should be scrapped, says IATA
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) emphasised its opposition to a proposed ban on night flights at Brussels Zaventem airport. The proposal is premature...
Brussels Airport regrets the approach by Minister of Transport, who wants a curfew on night flights
Brussels Airport is an essential gateway to the world for citizens, businesses, and countless institutions. The airport is the second growth engine in Belgium,...
Belgium’s €25 million penalty price tag for aircraft noise around Brussels Airport
In recent years, the Belgian Federal Government paid €25 million in penalties for noise pollution caused by air traffic around Brussels Airport, Belgium. After...
The Belgian Federal Ombudsman for Air Transport supports a decrease in individual aircraft noise levels (QC)
The Federal Ombudsman for Air Transport in Belgium supports efforts to decrease individual aircraft noise levels and proposes the management of this database by...
Belgian Federal Air Transport Ombudsman sends his comments prior to the renewal of the environmental permit of Brussels Airport
On Tuesday 28 February 2023, the Federal Ombudsman for Air Transport and the Mediation Service of the Federal Government for Brussels-National Airport forwarded a...
Belgian Mobility Minister announces tougher noise standards at Brussels Airport
Mobility Minister Georges Gilkinet intends to subject Brussels Airport to stricter noise standards in order for airlines to modernise their fleets more quickly, according...
The ombudsman for Brussels Airport says no new safety study on wind standards is necessary
At the request of the Finance Inspector of the Belgian Federal Public Service Mobility and Transport, and of the Public Procurement Unit of the...
The Belgian Federal Ombudsman for Air Transport decides to carry out himself the Brussels Airport noise register mandated by the Government 20 years ago
50 years of flying and going around in circles in the case of nuisances around Brussels-National, the Mediator himself carries out the famous noise...
The Federal Mediation Service for Brussels Airport celebrates its 20th anniversary and makes new proposals
On the occasion of the 20th anniversary of his entry into office (1 February 2002) and the 20th anniversary of the publication of the...